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ATB Financial's Chief Economist,Todd Hirsch, is joined by Dr. Lisa Belanger, PH.D., CEO & Behaviour Change Expert of ConsciousWorks.

Dr. Lisa Belanger discusses the reality of mental wellness, self care and the future of this sector in the second episode in our series on The Future Of Wellness. From the areas individuals have control over, to the impacts of technology and the taboo nature of the topic - nothing is off limits in this conversation.

Lisa is the CEO of ConsciousWorks, a consulting firm that helps leaders apply the findings from leading-edge scientific research to maximize their mental capacity and performance. Lisa has a Ph.D. in Behavioural Medicine, an Executive MBA, and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and High Performance Specialist. Check out Lisa's podcast, The Science of Work.

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Guest: Dr. Lisa Belanger, PH.D., CEO & Behaviour Change Expert of ConsciousWorks.

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial's vice president and chief economist

ATB Financial's Chief Economist,Todd Hirsch, is joined by bold mental health advocate, Curtis Stange, President and CEO of ATB Financial.

Curtis shares his personal and professional journey on how to introduce mental health initiatives within any organization. He discusses the invisible line item on every income statement that is costing millions of dollars - and how addressing mental health within an organization, and within each other, helps to significantly offset this cost. Curtis shares what conversations CEOs are having behind closed doors around mental health, and what possibilities exist for intervention and the detection of issues in the future.

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Guest: Curtis Stange, president & CEO of ATB Financial

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, vice president and chief economist of ATB Financial

in this episode, dr. linda manyguns unpacks the current and future state of formal education. in her new appointment as avp of Indigenization and decolonization at mount royal university, dr. manyguns plays a critical role in the accessibility, instruction and accountability of the university within Indigenous relations. infusing her traditional knowledge throughout her formal education created a new opportunity to acknowledge the collaborative possibilities within institutionalized settings. we unpack how organizations, institutions and individuals can begin their decolonization journey, and why it is critical for the future. how will formal education settings need to change to address current and future needs of the workforce? what role do universities play in tearing down systemic barriers?

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host: atb financial chief economist todd hirsch

guest: dr. linda manyguns avp of Indigenization and decolonization at mount royal university

Education as we know it is on the brink of a massive change. What is the future where formal and informal education collide? How are those not served by traditional institutions empowered to learn in new ways? How do we make education accessible to those who want to explore it and how do we identify and hire the right talent for our organizations outside of formal credentials.

We answer these questions and more in the season 3 premiere of The Future Of podcast. ATB Financial's Chief Economist Todd Hirsch is joined by two guests, Chett Matchett, AVP Strategy, Operations and Social Economics & Chris LaBossiere, CEO & Founder - Altitude Investments.

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In this series, we are joined by leaders and community members to hear their perspectives on three big questions; when it comes to the economy, what do you want to see built back better rather than just going back to normal? Post-COVID, what do you think is going to remain a permanent societal or cultural change? And what are you most optimistic about for the future?

From the demise of physical currency, to equitable participation in the economy and the opportunity to harness social media to reduce divisiveness - the ideas shared in this episode will help you formulate your own answers to these questions.

Guests include;

• Armine Yalnizyan, economist and Atkinson Fellow on the future of workers
• Brenda Kenny, board chair of Alberta Innovates
• Carille Mendoza, technical product manager at HelpSeeker Technologies
• Gary Mar, president & CEO of Canada West Foundation
• Kerry Clark, artistic director of Calgary Folk Fest
• Martha Hall Findlay, chief sustainability officer at Suncor
• Peter Tertzakian, economist & deputy director of the ARC Energy Research Institute
• Roselle Gonsalves, director of diversity, inclusion and belonging at ATB Financial
• Ryan Jespersen, host of Real Talk

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Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, vice president and chief economist, ATB Financial

In this episode Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial's vice president and chief economist is joined by two guests - Karen Ball, CEO & president of the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organization and Tara Lockyer, ATB Financial's chief people officer.

The episode begins with Karen Ball. We unpack the importance of the social economy in Alberta's overall economic recovery and discuss what investments should be made in this sector now to ensure a strong sector in the future. What role do nonprofits play in the community, and how might this innovative sector recover and thrive in new ways?

Next, Tara Lockyer joins the conversation to discuss building a sense of community within an organization or business. Tara explains the science and must-haves for building a strong workplace culture. Both leaders and team members play an important role in a successful workplace community. We examine these roles and explore how you can foster an award-winning corporate culture, regardless of your title.

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Guests:

Karen Ball, CEO & president of the Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organization

Tara Lockyer, ATB's chief people officer.

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial's vice president and chief economist

Harnarayan Singh, Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi, author, & NHL play-by-play commentator joins ATB Financial's Chief Economist Todd Hirsch to share his insights on the future of community.

Harnarayan's incredible story is becoming a staple of Canadian and Sikh culture, perseverance and success. In this episode, we go beyond his well-known story and discuss how to build community in the face of adversity, how to amplify individual strengths amongst a community, how to build a thriving community around you and more.

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Guest: Harnarayan Singh, Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, vice president and chief economist, ATB Financial

In this episode Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial's vice president and chief economist is joined by Jennifer Buchanan, president and founder of JB Music Therapy in Calgary, AB.

JB Music Therapy was built around face-to-face relationships and being centered around its core story of helping clients. When the pandemic hit and in-person meetings were no longer possible and their core story was challenged, how did this organization adapt and find success while still delivering great client experiences? Jennifer's experience and insights can help businesses and individuals adapt to unwanted change.

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Guests: Jennifer Buchanan, president and founder of JB Music Therapy. Learn more about JB Music Therapy

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial's vice president and chief economist

In this episode Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial's vice president and chief economist is joined by Sam Jenkins, managing partner at Punchcard Systems & co-founder of Covidcontinuity.com

Factoring 'risk' into Punchcard's value proposition is just one of the traits that set Punchcard up to adapt and succeed during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a technology company, Punchcard faced different challenges and hurdles but sharing the common traits of successful adapters meant that Punchcard not only survived but thrived through the identification of new opportunities. As a leader in this space, Sam talks about the characteristics and traits he and his team drew from to make it through the pandemic, as well as what the future holds for the tech sector in Alberta and beyond. What gaps exist today and what are the opportunities of tomorrow?

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Guests: Sam Jenkins, managing partner at Punchcard Systems & co-founder of Covidcontinuity.com Learn more about Punchcard Systems.

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, ATB Financial's vice president and chief economist

This episode begins by answering questions from our listeners. What's the role of cryptocurrency and how has perception changed over time about its value? How will we recover our "Alberta advantage?" These questions and more!

Next, we dive into insights from Todd and Rob's new book, Spiders in Covid Space. We discuss the unique traits shared by people and organizations that were able to adapt and succeed during the COVID-19 pandemic. By knowing and understanding these traits, you can apply them to your own life when faced with unwanted change.

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Guest: Rob Roach, deputy chief economist, ATB Financial

Hosted by: Todd Hirsch, vice president and chief economist, ATB Financial